For the first time ever i saw a 500lb bench in the flesh

[Darren Avey]

in the gym today and for 3 reps too!! Beast!! hes a cage fighter too BIG MEAN POLISH Bastard!
POPEK RAK!

[Melkor]

in the gym today and for 3 reps too!! Beast!! hes a cage fighter too BIG MEAN POLISH Bastard!
POPEK RAK!

If the reps were legitimate (i.e. bar touching the chest, no spotters hands on the bar at any point during the lift) 3 reps with 500 pounds is INSANE, especially for an athlete who is not training specifically for powerlifting.

[Darren Avey]

Hes got vids on youtube, his squats aren't great depth but his benching is perfect form. He inclined 315 for something like 15 afterwards too.

[Lustral]

First time was at my first PL contest (drug tested). SHW benched 235kg, I thought it was crazy.

Then at an international tournament one of the referees, this giant Belgian guy, saw 230kg on the bar in warm-up room and there and then, in suit pants, shirt and tie, did a few reps. That was even more impressive. He had hands like Andre the Giant.

[sagittal chest]

Looks weak.
Id be surprised if he could do 225 x 1 to be honest

[Darren Avey]

No in Maximus Gym Slough UK he benched 500lbs for 3 yesterday, i saw it.